Jun
27
Mon
Read Beyond The Beaten Path! Summer Reading Program 2022
Jun 27 @ 9:30 am – Aug 8 @ 4:00 pm

Read, be read to, or read to someone! Join us for our SRP at The Emily Williston Memorial Library! Sign up starts Monday, June 27th and runs through August 8th. This Summer is packed with events, programs, special guests, and raffles! All you have to do is register and keep track of your time! Something for everyone! More information will be coming!

Aug
5
Fri
Teen Game Night!
Aug 5 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

Come hang out after hours at the Library, and play some games with your friends! We’ll have a broad selection of board games to choose from, and our Nintendo Switch will be set up to play any of the games in our collection.

Anyone interested in tabletop roleplaying should attend as well, for an introduction to a new gaming opportunity coming to the Library!

Food and drink will be available for those who feel comfortable with it.

Sep
22
Thu
Fall Apple Crunch-Virtual Cooking with Moira
Sep 22 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Welcome in Fall with this simple recipe using an oat and nut mixture to make a crunchy granola-like topping for apples in this delicious dessert. We will be using the stove top and/or oven. Recipes will be basic but will require use of different utensils and ingredients. Adult supervision is required. Register to receive recipe and link for this virtual program. youthdept@ewmlibrary.org Ages 5+

 

Sep
29
Thu
Teen Advisory Board!
Sep 29 @ 5:00 pm – 5:45 pm

Teen Advisory Board (“TAB” for short) is a group of teens that meets once a month on ZOOM. The TAB works with library staff to improve events, space, and collection that we offer to teens. Take ownership of these services and help us create the library that you want to see! The TAB is open to any students ages 12 – 18, whether they attend public, private, or home school.  Contact youthdept@ewmlibrary.org

Oct
12
Wed
Learn to Draw Diary Comics!
Oct 12 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Learn to Draw Diary Comics!

Join local artist Dave Wallace (incendavery.com) to learn about their process for creating diary comics, and turn your own life into a work of art! Dave will lead participants through exercises that incorporate free writing, character creation, and scripting, before helping us put it all together into a finished comic. Space is limited for this in-person event, so please contact the Youth Department to register. Recommended for ages 9 and up.

Oct
13
Thu
Chess Club!
Oct 13 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm

Join the Emily Williston Memorial Library Chess Club! The club will start from square one. Everyone can join. If you are an expert or a beginner, come check it our. Learn the real rules and how to use all of your pieces. Study famous games and learn winning strategies to improve your play. Space is limited. Register at the Youth/Teen Department. Ages 9+ (Children below 9 need to be accompanied by an adult).

Oct
15
Sat
Emily’s Friends’ Fall Book Sale
Oct 15 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

The Book Sale is BACK, out on the Library Lawn! Come score bargains galore and help the Emily’s Friends of the Library do what they do best–support Library programs and projects!

Donations for the sale will be accepted at the Library through Saturday, October 1st. Please refer to our materials donation policy to learn what we can accept, and bring all donations to a staff member to evaluate.

If you are interested in volunteering at the sale, or helping to make it happen, please email kschapiro@ewmlibrary.org.

Oct
20
Thu
Chess Club!
Oct 20 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm

Join the Emily Williston Memorial Library Chess Club! The club will start from square one. Everyone can join. If you are an expert or a beginner, come check it our. Learn the real rules and how to use all of your pieces. Study famous games and learn winning strategies to improve your play. Space is limited. Register at the Youth/Teen Department. Ages 9+ (Children below 9 need to be accompanied by an adult).

Oct
24
Mon
Fall Mug Magic Pumpkin Cake with Moira-Special Day!
Oct 24 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Fall Mug Magic is here! Join Moira virtually to create an incredibly delicious mug cake. We will use very easy pantry ingredients for a quick snack treat! Contact youthdept@ewmlibrary.org to register and receive the recipe with link for program. Ages 5+ (with adult supervision).

Oct
27
Thu
Chess Club!
Oct 27 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm

Join the Emily Williston Memorial Library Chess Club! The club will start from square one. Everyone can join. If you are an expert or a beginner, come check it our. Learn the real rules and how to use all of your pieces. Study famous games and learn winning strategies to improve your play. Space is limited. Register at the Youth/Teen Department. Ages 9+ (Children below 9 need to be accompanied by an adult).